The Bank of Ghana issued the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Non-Interest Banking (the NIB Guidelines), effective 13 January 2026.

Ghana's new investment legislation introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for technology transfer agreements, requiring mandatory registration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority.

Ghana is one of the most attractive business destinations in the West African sub-region.

Africa provides a wide range of investment opportunities for business people. One of the best destinations in Africa to start a business is in Ghana. Ghana offers very good business ...

Registering sobolo with Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority requires proper business setup, facility preparation, laboratory testing, and compliance with food safety standards. The process involves product registration fees starting from GHS 100 annually for micro-scale producers, facility licensing, label compliance, and typically takes one to three months under the Progressive Licensing Scheme designed for small-scale and home-based producers.

Starting a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or not-for-profit company in Ghana involves registration as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).

Selling shito commercially in Ghana requires FDA registration under Section 97 of the Public Health Act, 2012. The process involves business registration, facility preparation, laboratory testing, and online application through the G-FIRMS portal. For micro-scale producers, government fees start around GHS 1,400 total, with the Progressive Licensing Scheme offering subsidised routes for small and cottage food processors to achieve legal compliance.

Ghana's Electronic Transactions Act recognises e-signatures as legally valid, but with important restrictions on certain document types. As the country prepares to enact the Electronic Transactions Bill 2025, significant reforms are on the horizon that will introduce a three-tier signature framework and remove current limitations. Understanding these changes is crucial for anyone executing contracts or legal documents in Ghana's evolving digital landscape.

Selling plantain chips commercially in Ghana requires Food and Drugs Authority registration under Section 97 of the Public Health Act, 2012. The process involves business registration, facility preparation, product testing, and FDA approval through the G-FIRMS portal, with fees starting from GHS 100 annually for micro-scale producers and typical processing times of one to three months.

The passing into law the Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) is a pivotal move by Ghana aimed at regulating gold trading activity in Ghana, and barring foreigners from trading in its local gold...

The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) through the introduction of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) is momentous, and in a way, intended to promote value addition to our mineral sources...

The passage of the Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) is a turning point in Ghana's gold trading and marketing space. The Gold Board Act, assented to on April 2, 2025...

Ghana's new investment law transforms the regulatory landscape for foreign investors—slashing minimum capital requirements for trading to US$500,000, eliminating general minimums for non-trading enterprises...